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9/12/2013 8:18PM

Keith Urban Looks to 'Fuse' A New Nashville Sound

In an interview with WSJ reporter John Jurgensen, country singer and guitarist Keith Urban talks about the pop influences on his new album, "Fuse," and connecting with the judges joining him on "American Idol."

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